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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

X20 MABMOT history

X20 MAB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

X20 MAB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,327 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 MAB was last recorded at 69,327 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,084 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,243 miles
Average per year
2,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,327 miles
  • 2025 – 68,084 miles
  • 2024 – 66,054 miles
  • 2023 – 64,161 miles
  • 2022 – 61,737 miles
  • 2021 – 57,275 miles
  • 2020 – 53,820 miles
  • 2019 – 46,648 miles
  • 2018 – 41,297 miles
  • 2017 – 37,764 miles
  • 2016 – 36,248 miles
  • 2015 – 34,531 miles
  • 2014 – 32,097 miles
  • 2013 – 29,319 miles
  • 2012 – 26,846 miles
  • 2011 – 24,330 miles
  • 2010 – 22,143 miles
  • 2009 – 20,494 miles
  • 2008 – 17,605 miles
  • 2007 – 14,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,327 miles (+1,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    815444993704
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,084 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,084 miles
    Test number
    426108358090
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass66,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    822664402455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,054 miles (+1,893)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    441975670887
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    742426750069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail64,161 miles (+2,424)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    682372923820
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass61,737 miles (+4,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    349703554523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass57,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    903211773409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,275 miles (+3,455)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    593840975679
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass53,820 miles (+7,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    950093954156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass46,648 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    153104079602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    669447269658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail41,297 miles (+3,533)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    496778527331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass37,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    360938213498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracked

  15. Fail37,764 miles (+1,516)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,764 miles
    Test number
    357830321152
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut inner side wall, not deep enough to reach ply/cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished/cracked

  16. Pass36,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    126273453829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,248 miles (+1,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    909371361096
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass34,531 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    709737855119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,097 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    206338054489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass29,319 miles (+50)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    618612763181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail29,269 miles (+2,423)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    576855653189
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass26,846 miles (+2,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    425773042103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking around tread

  23. Fail24,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,330 miles
    Test number
    616211461187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  24. Pass24,330 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,330 miles
    Test number
    828381561181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,143 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    294744350446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,494 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    223286459494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,605 miles (+3,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    624014568181
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner wall split

  28. Pass14,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,492 miles
    Test number
    880082867162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X20 MAB

Does X20 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 MAB is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 MAB?
The MOT on X20 MAB is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 MAB done?
X20 MAB was recorded at 69,327 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,858 miles a year.
Has X20 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 MAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X20 MAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X20 MAB find?
X20 MAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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